Benefit Advisors Network Names AIS Benefit Concepts as Newest Member
AIS Represents Sixth New Member in Recent Months
CLEVELAND, OH (5/24/10) --- Louisville, Kentucky’s AIS Benefit Concepts, LLC was recently named as the newest member of Benefit Advisors Network (BAN) – the elite organization that is the premier national network of independent benefit advisors and benefit consulting brokers.
“As with all Smart Partner® members of Benefit Advisors Network, AIS Benefit Concepts is an independently owned and privately held company. That means they are not motivated by the demands of stockholders. They are focused on their clients’ expectations for employee benefits expertise and high quality service,” said Deane Elek, Director of BAN.
Elek continued, “Our members are local business owners themselves. They understand the culture and economy that affects business in their area. They understand what their neighbors need and want, and they are dedicated to providing tailored health insurance and employee benefit programs that fit each client’s unique philosophy and budget. And through membership in BAN our members provide their employee benefit clients with economies of scale, exceptional expertise, and nationally acclaimed resources."
To be credentialed for membership in BAN, AIS Benefit Concepts had to successfully pass a stringent screening process to ensure their corporate values align with exceedingly high ethical and professional standards. Admission to BAN designates AIS as the leading employee benefit advisor in the Louisville region, and their clients are assured AIS is considered among the best of the best from across the United States.
Benefit Concepts was founded in 1994 by Michael Dees and Mark Day. In 2007, Benefit Concepts merged with the benefits division of Associated Insurance Services to become AIS Benefit Concepts.
Both Dees and Day are members of local business groups including Greater Louisville Inc and Louisville Metro Better Business Bureau, as well as national and regional trade associations such as the National Association of Health Underwriters, National Association of Securities Dealers, and Kentucky Wellness Council.
“We look forward to furthering our relationships and partnering with other BAN members to provide service and expertise to our existing clients – and to providing enhanced solutions for the 5,000 plus market,” said Michael Dees, Founder and Managing Partner of AIS Benefit Concepts.
Dees continued, “We really see membership in BAN as an opportunity to enhance our depth of resources and learn from the Smart Partners® in our industry. Bringing strong analytical research and added knowledge to our clients and prospects lends credibility for the best competition."
AIS Benefit Concepts provides expertise and knowledge for all employee health and benefit programs, particularly in the manufacturing and construction market segments. AIS Benefit Concepts provides employee benefit expertise to over 500 client companies in Kentucky.
Dees sees three primary challenges in the near future: the impact of healthcare reform, trending employees to lead healthier life styles as well as incorporate more wellness programs into their daily lives, and for more employers to recognize the value of consumer driven health plans. Dees hopes membership in BAN can help move these challenges forward.
The addition of AIS Benefit Concepts reflects the latest member to join the association. In recent months, BAN has attracted roughly half a dozen new members, including Centennial Group (Costa Mesa, California), Phillips Benefits Advisors (Fort Wayne, IN), and Eustis Benefits (New Orleans, LA).
About AIS Benefit Concepts, LLC
AIS Benefit Concepts, LLC, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, provides insurance brokerage and financial services to clients across the nation. Our relationships with some of the most well known companies in the industry assure our customers a full range of products and services. For more information, please visit www.aisbenefitconcepts.com or call 502-897-9233.
About Benefit Advisors Network
Benefit Advisors Network is a federated association of benefits brokers who leverage their combined experience and aggregated size to bring employers the right solutions at competitive prices. For more information about Benefit Advisors Network contact Director Deane Elek at 440-528-0301 or visit the organization’s website at www.benefitadvisorsnetwork.com.
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